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Category: Technology
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Microsoft’s December 2025 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for 57 vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited zero-day and two publicly disclosed zero-days. Three of the patched flaws are classified as critical, all tied to remote code execution. Breakdown of Vulnerabilities These totals do not include 15 Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities or Mariner fixes that were released earlier in…
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A joint investigation revealed North Korea’s Lazarus Group using identity theft to infiltrate Western companies by posing as remote IT workers. Recruiters targeted applicants, while the operators controlled victim laptops remotely. The findings emphasize the growing risk of remote recruitment for companies, stressing the need for strong identity controls and employee vigilance.
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ChatGPT’s Atlas browser combines browsing with an LLM, increasing security risks via prompt injection vulnerabilities. It blurs boundaries between browsing functions and language processing, exposing users to potential operational threats. Enhanced control measures are crucial for organizations adopting agent-based systems, necessitating least-access permissions, sandbox execution, and rigorous authentication processes.
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A surge of malicious activity in the npm ecosystem re-emerged on November 24, linked to the Shai Hulud campaign. The attack targets gaps in authentication token migration, potentially compromising developer environments. Hundreds of packages were affected, prompting organizations to audit dependencies, rotate credentials, and enhance security measures to mitigate risks associated with exposed secrets.
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On Tuesday, Cloudflare faced a significant service outage affecting major online platforms due to a fault in its Bot Management system. The disruption was caused by a database configuration change that led to performance issues, generating extensive HTTP errors. Restoration efforts occurred swiftly, with a commitment to implementing preventive measures to enhance system resilience.
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The integration of AI in DevOps is revolutionizing software development, yet presents governance challenges in regulated environments. Issues like accountability for AI-generated code, compliance with security policies, and potential liabilities must be addressed. Organizations need robust validation processes to ensure compliance and maintain audit readiness in AI-enhanced development pipelines.
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As CMMC 2.0 is implemented, defense contractors must assess how previous compliance efforts can aid their efforts. While there’s no blanket reciprocity, existing documentation from frameworks like ISO and FedRAMP can support CMMC readiness. A structured approach to documentation and inherited controls is crucial for effective compliance.
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Passwords have long been a security weakness, compelling a shift toward passwordless authentication, which relies on cryptography and device trust rather than shared secrets. By integrating biometric verification and decentralized systems, this method enhances security by eliminating vulnerabilities of traditional passwords, while improving usability and adapting to human behavior in technology interactions.
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DNS security, often overlooked in cybersecurity discussions, is critical as it translates URLs into IP addresses. Attackers exploit its trust-based system through various methods, such as hijacking and tunneling. Organizations must enhance DNS defenses by implementing DNSSEC, monitoring traffic, and ensuring compliance with frameworks like CMMC 2.0 to safeguard sensitive information.
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Initial Access Brokers (IABs) facilitate cybercrime by breaking into networks and selling access to other criminals, particularly in the context of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). As access prices drop and targeting broadens, even small businesses are now at risk. Organizations need robust security measures to detect IAB-driven intrusions early and mitigate threats.
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